No. 19 Karim Benzema

$14.3Age: 24Team: Real MadridCountry: France

Last season Benzema was largely considered an over-priced benchwarmer. Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho purportedly even referred to him as a feeble feline. A few pounds lighter and this season it has been a complete turnaround for the French forward who is posting the best numbers of his career. This past year he added Hyundai to a list of sponsors that includes Adidas.